Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 6 Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Worthing Hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the CNS and wider lung team, involved in all aspects of the patients' pathway from diagnosis and treatment, through to follow-up and supporting patients living with a lung cancer diagnosis. The successful applicant will be keen to advance their clinical and leadership skills, supporting the development of the service with the band & CNS's. They will be dynamic, forward thinking, hard working and willing to step up to the challenge that cancer care faces . If this post appeals to you, please do not hesitate to contact the staff listed on the advert to find out more about the role-we're keen to meet you!
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and mastery within a speciality, or group of specialties, through highly developed specialist knowledge. Providing specialist information and support for patients and carers during the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; ensuring patients have psychological assessment and intervention as necessary; supporting MDT to ensure the patient has a timely journey through the pathway; supporting, training and up skilling other teams; co-ordination of pathway with close working with cancer centre; management of cancer and treatment effects; setting and working to high standards; identifying specialist needs and care planning with patients through Holistic Needs Assessment.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities Communication Act as key worker for patients to ensure single point of contact through a complex patient pathway/journey. Confident, appropriately assertive, and respectful style of communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Engaging, personable and approachable in building relationships. Highly autonomous practitioner within lung cancer, occasionally working alone and may need to make complex decisions with support from the wider team. Engage in highly complex conversations and dialogue with patients and carers, considering learning needs and mental capacity, utilising advanced communication skills. Able to manage distressing situations with patients / carers. Use developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills, when dealing with difficult or challenging situations. Act as a core member for communication during local and regional MDT Acting as patient advocate. Please see job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities Communication Act as key worker for patients to ensure single point of contact through a complex patient pathway/journey. Confident, appropriately assertive, and respectful style of communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Engaging, personable and approachable in building relationships. Highly autonomous practitioner within lung cancer, occasionally working alone and may need to make complex decisions with support from the wider team. Engage in highly complex conversations and dialogue with patients and carers, considering learning needs and mental capacity, utilising advanced communication skills. Able to manage distressing situations with patients / carers. Use developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills, when dealing with difficult or challenging situations. Act as a core member for communication during local and regional MDT Acting as patient advocate. Please see job description for further information.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Oncology &/or specialty related qualification or equivalent experience
- Professional Body: NMC Level 1
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing/Health related subject
- Knowledge of cancer treatments and symptom control
- Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care, or the specialty
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Psychological assessment skills Level 2 training
- Attended Fundamentals of Cancer Care Course
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills across the multi-disciplinary team and different health and social care settings
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Experience of acting as patient advocate
- Use advanced communication skills to deliver complex and life altering information.
- Demonstrates an ability to undertake a holistic assessment of patients. To plan evaluate and implement care
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload flexibly.
- High Level of organisation Demonstrable negotiation and change management skills.
- Experience of working as a keyworker
- Involvement in audit, project &/or research work
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Recognition of own limitations and mechanisms for self-care
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Oncology &/or specialty related qualification or equivalent experience
- Professional Body: NMC Level 1
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing/Health related subject
- Knowledge of cancer treatments and symptom control
- Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care, or the specialty
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Psychological assessment skills Level 2 training
- Attended Fundamentals of Cancer Care Course
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills across the multi-disciplinary team and different health and social care settings
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Experience of acting as patient advocate
- Use advanced communication skills to deliver complex and life altering information.
- Demonstrates an ability to undertake a holistic assessment of patients. To plan evaluate and implement care
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload flexibly.
- High Level of organisation Demonstrable negotiation and change management skills.
- Experience of working as a keyworker
- Involvement in audit, project &/or research work
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Recognition of own limitations and mechanisms for self-care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing hospital with potential cross site working
University Hospitals Sussex
Worthing
BN112DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
